British and Chinese securities watchdogs are discussing an agreement that will pave the way for landmark financial services projects between the countries, sources say. The deal will help ease fears that Britain could be a less attractive partner for such deals after its vote to leave the EU....

China’s President Xi Jinping’s visit to the UK last year was proof that China is one of London’s and the UK’s most important trade and investment partners. In the wake of the British vote to leave the European Union, questions have arisen around how this relationship could change....